Yoga For Shoulder Pain Caused By Arthritis by Glen Wood – The Yoga Teacher
by Yolande Pienaar on Nov.25, 2010, under Yoga
It is not only the overuse of muscles which causes shoulder pain, arthritis is another culprit. The cartilage which protects the joints of the shoulder bones wears down, which could be because of aging and repetitive use. The cartilage could be repaired and the shoulder pain could go away. But it could more than a year before a new cartilage could develop.
Shoulder pain could cause a lot of disruption, it can cause problems with sleeping at night and could interfere with daily activities. To deal with the pain, a cold or hot pack could be placed on the shoulder for 15 minutes. It could also be used for back and other body pains. Hot moist pack is recommended during the start of the pain, before going to bed and even in the middle of night when the ache strikes. (continue reading…)
I’m Too Old and Stiff To Do Yoga – You Are Never Too Old To Do Yoga! by Liz Franklin
by Yolande Pienaar on Nov.18, 2010, under Yoga
The media usually portrays a yoga practitioner as a very thin and flexible 20-something with her foot behind her head and an angelic smile on her face. No wonder many people think they cannot do yoga! Yoga helps you become more flexible and can even stop or reverse the aging process. We can’t promise you will ever look like that model on the magazine cover, but we can promise you will feel better when you practice yoga.
Unlike many other forms of exercise, yoga works your joints and muscles very gently. This leads to greater flexibility over time. There should never be pain when practicing yoga. This slow, gentle stretching allows the muscles to stretch and lengthen without tears or injuries. (continue reading…)
Healthy eating with fruits and vegetables by: Zaak OConan
by Yolande Pienaar on Nov.11, 2010, under Healthy Eating Plans, Nutrition
Dietary experts recommend that every person should eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. The importance of fruits and vegetables to a healthy diet has been known for quite some time, but studies have shown that very few people eat the amount of fruits and vegetables recommended for a healthy diet.
That’s a shame, since eating a sufficient number of fruits and vegetables just may be the single most effective thing you can do to improve your overall health. The five a day approach to healthy eating may be the single most important strategy you can adopt for a healthier lifestyle.
The many health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables have been established for quite some time now. Study after study has shown that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables lowers the risk of certain cancers, heart disease and other chronic diseases and conditions. Some studies have suggested that as many as 35% of cancer deaths can be attributed to diet, and that diets high in fats and low in fruits and vegetables contributes to unnecessary cancer deaths. (continue reading…)
